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The Orlando Pride are starting their first National Women's Soccer League season, facing off against nine other clubs with the hope of making the playoffs.

FC Kansas City has won back-to-back titles, while the Boston Breakers are struggling to move out of the cellar.

Scroll down for a look at each NWSL team:

Boston Breakers

2015 record: 4-13-3

Finish: 9th

The Buzz: Coach Matt Beard takes over one of the oldest women's soccer franchises in the United States that has fallen on hard times. His last stop was at Liverpool and he imported talent to help the Breakers, including defender...

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